Electric and petrol · 1964–2026

Ford Mustang

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Mustang. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 13.3 L/100km: 21 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.

Ford Mustang in blue
Fuel use
13.3 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
21 mpg
US mpg
18 mpg
On a full tank
445 km
59 L tank

What a Mustang costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$38.98 per 100 km$4,288
Australia$2.41/L petrol$31.96 per 100 km$3,547
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£37.22 per 100 miles£2,605
United States$4.35/gal petrol$24.54 per 100 miles$3,313

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

S650, seventh generation, 2023

Specs for the 2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback 2.3L, 10-speed automatic (Australian-market FO MY24); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
S650, seventh generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,811 mm
Width
2,097 mm
Height
1,407 mm
Wheelbase
2,719 mm
Turning circle
11.5 m
Kerb weight
1,746 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,070 kg

Engine

Engine
2.3 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
232 kW
Torque
475 Nm
Gearbox
10-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.4 L/100km
CO₂
215 g/km
Minimum petrol
98 RON

Ownership

Tyres
255/40 R19

S550, sixth generation, 2021

Specs for the 2021 Ford Mustang Base 2.3L EcoBoost, 10-speed automatic, Australian-market coupe; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
S550, sixth generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,789 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
1,387 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Turning circle
12.2 m
Kerb weight
1,716 kg
Boot
408 L

Engine

Engine
2.3 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
236 kW
Torque
448 Nm
Gearbox
10-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.6 L/100km
CO₂
222 g/km
Fuel tank
59 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Ownership

Tyres
255/40 R19

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

S550, 2015–2023

Specs for the 5.0 V8 GT fastback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
S550
Built
2015-2023
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,789 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
1,381 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Kerb weight
1,720 kg
Boot
408 L

Engine

Engine
5.0 L V8 petrol
Engine size
4,951 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
339 kW
Torque
556 Nm
Gearbox
10-speed automatic
0–100 km/h
4.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
12.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
61 L
Minimum petrol
98 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★☆☆
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★☆☆☆
Euro NCAP tested
2017
Airbags
8

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

S197, 2005–2014

Specs for the 4.0 V6 coupe; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
S197
Built
2005-2014
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,783 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,382 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Kerb weight
1,657 kg
Boot
353 L

Engine

Engine
4.0 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
233 kW
Torque
434 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
58 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★

Fourth generation (SN95), 1994–2004

Specs for the 1997 Ford Mustang V6 coupe, 3.8 L petrol, 5-speed manual (US-market; base variant); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
Fourth generation (SN95)
Built
1994-2004
Built in
United States
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,610 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
1,351 mm
Wheelbase
2,573 mm
Kerb weight
1,399 kg
Boot
309 L

Engine

Engine
3.8 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,802 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
112 kW
Torque
292 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
58.3 L

Ownership

Tyres
P205/65R15

SN95, 1994–2004

Specs for the 3.8 V6 coupe; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
SN95
Built
1994-2004
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,653 mm
Width
1,857 mm
Height
1,350 mm
Wheelbase
2,573 mm
Kerb weight
1,470 kg
Boot
261 L

Engine

Engine
3.8 L V6 petrol
Engine size
4,204 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
145 kW
Torque
410 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
58 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Mustang II / Fox body, 1974–1993

Specs for the 2.3 coupe; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
Mustang II / Fox body
Built
1974-1993
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
2.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,301 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Economy

Minimum petrol
87 RON

First generation (1964½–1973), 1964–1973

Specs for the 1969 Ford Mustang Hardtop (2-door coupe), 200 cu in (3.3 L) inline-six, 3-speed manual; base engine; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
First generation (1964½–1973)
Built
1964-1973
Built in
United States
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,811 mm
Height
1,303 mm
Wheelbase
2,743 mm
Kerb weight
1,285 kg
Boot
277 L

Engine

Engine
3.3 L inline 6-cylinder petrol
Engine size
3,277 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
86 kW
Torque
258 Nm
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
76 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol13.3 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2025Petrol13.5 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2024Petrol13.7 L/100km21 mpg17 mpg—
2023Petrol12.7 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2022Petrol12.6 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2021Petrol12.7 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2020Petrol12.5 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2019Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2018Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2017Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2016Petrol12.0 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2015Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2014Petrol12.0 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2013Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2012Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2011Petrol12.6 L/100km22 mpg19 mpg—
2010Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2009Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2008Petrol13.4 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2007Petrol13.4 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2006Petrol13.2 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2005Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2004Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2003Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2002Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2001Petrol19.5 L/100km14 mpg12 mpg—
2000Petrol12.5 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1999Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1998Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1997Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1996Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1995Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1994Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1993Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1992Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1991Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1990Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1989Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
1988Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1987Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—

Ford Mustang questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Mustang?

The 2026 Ford Mustang uses 13.3 L/100km by its official figures: 21 mpg in UK gallons and 18 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Mustang cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,288 in New Zealand, $3,547 in Australia, £2,605 in United Kingdom, $3,313 in United States.

How far does a Ford Mustang go on a full tank?

About 445 km (276 miles) from its 59 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Ford Mustang's boot?

408 L, for the 2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback 2.3L, 10-speed automatic (Australian-market FO MY24).

Cars like the Mustang

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Audi

R8

2007–2024

13.4 L/100km · 21 mpg

Chevrolet

Camaro

1967–2024

12.4 L/100km · 23 mpg

Dodge

Challenger

1969–2023

14.2 L/100km · 20 mpg

Lamborghini

Huracan

2015–2025

14.4 L/100km · 20 mpg

Aston Martin

Vantage

2005–2026

12.1 L/100km · 23 mpg

Bentley

Continental

1994–2026

11.2 L/100km · 25 mpg

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